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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.71, 860.73 and 162.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.71, 860.73 and 162.85 is: 244.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.71 : 860.73 = 162.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.71/860.73 = 162.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.71x = 860.73 × 162.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.71x = 140,169.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,169.88/573.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.32

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